Your Kid's Health: How Much Do You Know?

Medically Reviewed by Renee A. Alli, MD on January 20, 2022
Written by Barbara Brody
Question 1/12

Your child should first go to the dentist when:

  • Their first tooth appears
  • They have a full mouth of teeth
  • Their baby teeth start to fall out
Question 2/12

Breastfed babies should be given:

  • A vitamin D supplement
  • A multivitamin supplement
  • Nothing; breast milk provides everything your baby needs
Question 3/12

As soon as your toddler's temperature goes above 101 F, you should give them medication to lower it.

  • True
  • False
Question 4/12

Your kids might get head lice if:

  • They don't shampoo well
  • They snuggle with a dog or cat
  • They go to a sleepover
Question 5/12

It's usually safe to start giving kids cough and cold medicine starting at:

  • Age 1
  • Age 4
  • Age 7
Question 6/12

Growing pains are caused by:

  • A rapid growth spurt
  • The onset of puberty
  • No one knows what causes them
Question 7/12

Which pain and fever medications are safe for most infants and children?

  • Acetaminophen
  • Aspirin
  • Ibuprofen
  • All of the above
Question 8/12

How much physical activity does your child need each day?

  • 30 minutes
  • 60 minutes
  • Exercise guidelines only apply to adults
Question 9/12

Who should get the HPV vaccine?

  • Boys ages 11 or 12
  • Girls ages 11 or 12
  • Boys and girls ages 11 or 12
Question 10/12

How many hours of sleep do most 15-year-olds need per night?

  • 6-8 hours
  • 8-10 hours
  • 10-13 hours
Question 11/12

When riding in a car, most 7- and 8-year-olds should:

  • Sit in a car seat
  • Use a booster seat
  • Neither one is needed
Question 12/12

If your child has a really bad cold, they need an antibiotic.

  • True
  • False